OUR VISION
To achieve an internationally competitive and robust corporate tax system under which large corporates willingly meet their tax obligations in a timely and transparent manner
OUR OBJECTIVES
To increase community and Government awareness around the effectiveness and integrity of the Australian corporate tax system and the significant and ongoing contribution large business makes to Australia
To influence and develop tax policy that contributes to a corporate tax system under which large corporates cooperatively meet their tax obligations within a globally competitive tax system
To improve the administration of the corporate tax system and reduce the cost of compliance
To facilitate the implementation of best practice among our members by promoting corporate transparency and assisting and supporting them in their interactions with the Australian Taxation Office, the Treasury and Government
To provide ongoing peer support and thought leadership through an ongoing program of initiatives aimed at supporting our members’ professional development
HOW WE SEEK TO ACHIEVE OUR OBJECTIVES
By working constructively and maintaining regular contact with the Government and Opposition, the Treasury and the Australian Taxation Office
Through the publication and distribution to members of materials relevant to managing a tax function in a large corporation
Through the publication of documents to the wider community on the operation of the corporate tax system and the contribution large corporate taxpayers make to the Australian economy
By maintaining regular and personal contact between members and the Secretariat
By leading discussion group meetings and working groups between members on general tax issues and specific issues
Through liaising with other industry associations, the Board of Taxation and other regulatory bodies such as the Inspector General of Taxation
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE
Executive Committee
Secretariat
The Corporate Tax Association is governed by an elected Executive Committee and managed by a full time Secretariat
Clint Collins
(President)
Orora Limited
Jerome Wood
(Vice President)
Commonwealth Bank
Sally Tan
(Treasurer)
EnergyAustralia
Glen Gaspar
Shell
Darren Day
Woolworths
Adele Raj-Manning
Endeavour Group
Harleen Lamba
Australian Gas Infrastructure Group
Jasmine Leonard
Rio Tinto
Mark Bradbury
Qantas
Kimberley Simpson
Cochlear
Pete Rhodes
Aristocrat
Executive Director
Michelle de Niese
Assistant Director
Paul Suppree
Assistant Director
Simon Staples
Senior Tax & Policy Adviser
Stephanie Caredes
Executive Secretary
Letty Suero
